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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 313.45 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 313.45 and 219.52 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 313.45 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/313.45 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 313.45 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 68,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808.54/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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